Vascular Surgeon
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $507,400 – $695,550
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 25581
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Vascular Surgeon – Clinical Faculty
Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join our growing practice in downtown Chicago.
Position Highlights
- Rush Heart & Vascular’s downtown Chicago practice is based at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges.
- Clinical responsibilities include coverage at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush North & Harlem Outpatient Center, and Franciscan Health in Northwest Indiana.
- Join a collaborative team of six vascular surgeons and four advanced practice providers, along with a strong multidisciplinary group at Rush Copley Medical Center.
- Deliver comprehensive vascular care within a fully integrated academic and clinical environment, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Opportunity to perform the full spectrum of vascular procedures in a new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room, including complex aortic surgery, while actively engaging in teaching and other academic activities.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent degree.
- Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-training experience in vascular surgery required.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship.
- Board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
- Illinois medical license preferred or eligibility for licensure.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and collaborative, team-based care.
Why Rush?
Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.
About Rush
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Employer
Rush University Health System
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system in Chicago, built on one goal above all others: providing outstanding care. It integrates patient care, education, research and community partnerships to improve the health of the diverse communities it serves.
The RUSH system:
- Rush University Medical Center, the academic medical center and teaching hospital for Rush Medical College and the Rush College of Nursing, on Chicago's Near West Side
- Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park
- Rush University, with 2,500+ students, 40+ degree programs and 60+ residency and fellowship programs
- A growing outpatient network across Chicago, the western and southwestern suburbs and Northwest Indiana, including the new Rush North & Harlem center
Recognized for quality:
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award, ranking among the top academic medical centers in the country year after year
- Magnet designation for nursing excellence at all three hospitals
- Five-star CMS ratings for Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation at all three hospitals, and a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose RUSH:
- Faculty appointments, teaching and research opportunities alongside nationally ranked programs such as neurology, cardiology and orthopedics
- 600+ APPs supported by a dedicated leadership structure, with a goal of every APP practicing at the top of their license
- Published pay ranges, sign-on bonuses on many roles, relocation allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition assistance, free professional development and well-being programs
RUSH is the largest employer on Chicago's West Side and invests in its neighbors through local hiring, purchasing and volunteering, part of its commitment to closing the West Side life expectancy gap.